Tax Problems and Solutions Handbook
A notification from the IRS that specific property is released from a federal tax lien, allowing it to be transferred or sold free of the lien while the lien remains in effect on other assets.
Update: July 11, 2025
A notification from the IRS that a previously filed federal tax lien has been released, indicating the taxpayer has satisfied the tax debt or it is no longer legally enforceable.
Updated: July 11, 2025
A notification from the IRS that a legal claim has been filed against a taxpayer’s property due to unpaid tax debt, alerting creditors of the government’s interest.
Updated: July 11, 2025
A notification from the IRS to an employer or income source to begin withholding a portion of a taxpayer’s earnings to satisfy an unpaid tax debt.
Updated: July 11, 2025
A notification from the IRS that a previously issued levy on a taxpayer’s property or rights to property has been released and is no longer in effect.
Updated: July 11, 2025
Used by the IRS to a taxpayer regarding seizing property or rights to property such as wages, bank accounts, etc. to collect an unpaid tax debt
Updated: July 11, 2025
Used by the IRS to notify the State Department to promptly reverse a certification of seriously delinquent tax debt, allowing the taxpayer’s passport application or renewal to proceed.
Updated: July 10, 2025
Used by the IRS to officially withdraw a previously filed Notice of Federal Tax Lien, indicating the IRS no longer holds a claim against the taxpayer’s property.
Updated: July 10, 2025
Notifies taxpayers that a bank/financial institution levy was issued for collection of back balances owed
Updated: July 10, 2025
Use this Trust Fund Payment Designation Request Template to formally notify the IRS that a voluntary payment submitted with respect to Form 941 employment taxes should be applied only to the trust fund portion (i.e., the employee’s withheld income tax and FICA, not the employer’s share or penalties). This type of designation can be critical in resolving potential Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (TFRP) issues.
Updated: June 23, 2025
